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Masnun Naher
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Postdoctoral Researcher. Working on Organometallics and Inorganic Chemistry (Molecular electronics, Catalysis, Electrochemistry and electrosynthesis)
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Liu et al. show that incorporating alumina, silicon carbide and graphene into melamine formaldehyde resin boosts thermal conductivity and stability in phase-change microcapsules, offering strong potential for energy-efficient buildings and smart textiles.
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Phase change microcapsules modified by thermal conductivity reinforced materials for enhanced thermal energy storage
The n-octadecane reagent forms a stable water-in-oil emulsion with CNF. Formaldehyde reacts with melamine to produce melamine-formaldehyde resin prepolymer
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November 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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Barbara Dias Castro et al. expand their work on magnetic nanopowder for use in fingerprint detection. Through a simple precipitation method steel industry waste is synthesised into nanoparticles which can be used to effectivly detect fingerprints.

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Synthesis and characterisation of an eco-friendly magnetic nanopowder from steel industry waste for latent fingerprint detection
Steel factories generate large amounts of waste rich in iron oxides, which can harm the environment. This study turned that waste into an eco-friendly magn
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November 14, 2025 at 5:33 AM
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This review by Conan K. Wang and colleagues highlights the current use and future directions of disulfide-rich peptides as next-generation radiopharmaceuticals in imaging & therapy.
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Disulfide-rich peptides as next-generation radiopharmaceuticals
Disulfide-rich peptides are ultra-stable biomolecules, making them excellent candidates for drug development. This article explores their potential as prec
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November 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Laszlo Otvos Jr reviews the research that has been done towards the applications of Classical antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) for use as anti-viral agents.

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The potential of classical antibacterial peptides in mammalian antiviral chemotherapy
The potential of classical antimicrobial peptides in anti-virus therapy is discussed in light of research spanning decades. Neither the in vitro activity n
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Laszlo Otvos Jr reviews how classical antimicrobial peptides, long known for killing bacteria, may also inhibit viruses. Though their antiviral activity is weak, they provide valuable templates for designing next-generation antiviral peptide drugs.

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The potential of classical antibacterial peptides in mammalian antiviral chemotherapy
The potential of classical antimicrobial peptides in anti-virus therapy is discussed in light of research spanning decades. Neither the in vitro activity n
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November 12, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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New in the press!

A study by Marx et al shows how NMR spectroscopy is both a blessing and a curse! This uncovered unexpected ethanol and hidden components in cell growth media, revealing unseen complexities that impact reproducibility.

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NMR spectroscopy for mixture analysis – both a blessing and a curse: dissecting cell growth media as an example
NMR spectroscopy helps analyse complex mixtures like cell culture media, revealing both expected and hidden components. It uncovered ethanol contamination,
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November 9, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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Huipeng Zhao & al. investigate the impregnation of diethylenetriamine (DETA) into porous silica to enhance CO2 capture performance. Amine concentrations, temperatures and pressures, were investigated, achieving a maximal capture of 417.45mg/g.

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Effective enhancement of CO2 capture performance of solid amine adsorbents prepared from diethylenetriamine-modified mesoporous silica: optimisation experiments and kinetic calculations
DETA loading into MCM-48-C resulted in a more uniform distribution of DETA due to the presence of surfactant inside the carrier. Solid amine adsorbents ads
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November 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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Sani and colleagues investigate the solution structure and topology of a pH-sensitive, histidine-rich analogue of the antimicrobial peptide maculatin 1.1 using circular dichroism, solution-state NMR spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. #AusJChem

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Effect of histidine on the antimicrobial peptide maculatin 1.1 solution-state NMR and molecular dynamics simulation structures at different protonation states
The solution structure and topology of a pH-sensitive, histidine-rich analogue of the antimicrobial peptide maculatin 1.1 were investigated using circular
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November 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Just dropped!

A virtual collection from #AustJChem celebrating Nobel Laureate Professor Richard Robson, pioneer of MOFs.

Explore 60 years of his groundbreaking work, free to read until 27 Feb 2026. @csiropublishing.bsky.social @unimelb.bsky.social

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The Foundations of a Nobel Prize: Richard Robson | Australian Journal of Chemistry | ConnectSci
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October 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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A recent review by Ullrich et al highlights the advances in constrained peptides and compact proteins, showing how cyclic, stapled, and AI-designed miniproteins offer stability and precision for tough targets, shaping the future of drug discovery.
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Shaping the future of constrained peptides and compact proteins in drug discovery
Constrained peptides and compact proteins are exciting amino acid-based molecules with strong potential as new medicines. Smaller than antibodies, they can
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October 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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In short: connectsci.au brings a new look and features, but with the same high standards and publication ethics.

Browse Australian Journal of Chemistry:

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October 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Powered by @csiropublishing.bsky.social, connectsci.au prioritises accessibility, discoverability & functionality, incl:
- better search filtering across article types & subjects
- journal article split screen view
- nuanced email notification options, inc. saved search alerts: connectsci.au/sign-in
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October 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Today @csiropublishing.bsky.social launched ConnectSci, a new global destination for trusted science content, hosting our journal, eBooks and a science news service.

You can now find Australian Journal of Chemistry here:

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So, what's new for readers and authors?
October 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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A recent review by Solomon and Keaveney et al. reveals how catalyst structure controls the crucial transmetalation step in Pd- and Ni-catalysed cross-couplings, advancing the understanding of modern catalysis. #AusJChem #openaccess
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October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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(3/3) This concept of organising metal centers in tailored molecular architectures ultimately evolved into the field we know today as MOFs, earning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry!

You can read the foundational paper here: www.publish.csiro.au/CH/CH9702225

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Complexes of binucleating ligands. III. Novel complexes of a macrocyclic binucleating ligand
By reaction of 5-methylisophthalaldehyde with 1,3-diaminopropane in the presence of various metal salts the following complexes have been isolated: MCu2Cl2,6H2O, MCu2(ClO4)2,2H2O, MCu2(HSO4)2,H2O, MNi...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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(2/3) The paper describes macrocyclic tetrakis-Schiff base ligands that can hold two metal cations in organised cavities, creating approximately square-pyramidal environments for Cu, Ni, Co, Fe, Mn, and Zn.
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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(1/3) This 1970 paper showcases the early brilliance of Richard Robson's work on macrocyclic binucleating ligands - foundational research contributing to the revolution in coordination chemistry and materials design.
October 20, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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Khalid Widyan presents a novel one-pot synthesis of flavones and 2-alkyl-4H-benzopyran-4-one. He utilizes the ionic liquid [BMIM][BF₄] to provides a favourable reaction medium which increases the selectivity and yield of the syntheses

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A concise one-pot synthesis of flavones by cyclisation of o-(alkynon-1-yl)phenols
A concise one-pot process for producing flavones and 2-alkyl-4H-benzopyran-4-one from a variety of salicylic acylbenzotriazoles is described. The in situ generation of o-(alkynon-1-yl)phenols in the i...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Congratulations to our very own Prof Richard Robson (University of Melbourne & Florey Institute), along with Susumu Kitagawa (Kyoto University) and Omar M Yaghi ( University of California), on receiving the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for pioneering MOFs, a landmark in materials science! 👏
October 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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A proud moment for Australian science!

We were honoured to celebrate Prof Robson’s remarkable achievements in our 2019 Special Collection, and are thrilled to see him now recognised with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry! #AustJChem

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CSIRO PUBLISHING | Australian Journal of Chemistry
Australian Journal of Chemistry - an International Journal for Chemical Science publishes research papers from all fields of chemical science.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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☕ Happy International Coffee Day! ☕
Cosy up with your morning brew and check out this paper by Patti and colleagues reporting the lipid, caffeine, and polyphenol content of waste coffee husks and spent coffee grounds (SCGs) from Australian commercial outlets.
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Chemical Nature of Spent Coffee Grounds and Husks
Waste coffee husks and spent coffee grounds (SCGs) are produced in large qualities worldwide. Characterisation of these waste streams from Australian commercial outlets in terms of lipid, caffeine, an...
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September 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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A recent review by Li et al. on cobalt oxide (Co₃O₄)-based catalysts as cost-effective alternatives for the oxygen evolution reaction in acidic media, vital for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis and green hydrogen production. #AusJChem #openaccess

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October 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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Hot off the press!
Hill et al. show that cis-amide conformations, not N-methylation alone, drive metabolic instability in cyclic hexapeptides.
Balance conformation and stability needed when optimising scaffolds for drug development.
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Liver microsome stability of N-methylated cyclic hexapeptides is decreased by the presence of cis-amide bonds
N-methylation of cyclic peptides is a widely used strategy to enhance membrane permeability; however, it can also influence metabolic stability. In celebration of Professor David Craik’s scientific ac...
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September 27, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Hui Wang et al. report the construction of a series of red-emission compounds, offering an effective method for monitoring endoplasmic reticulum (ER) polarity changes and providing a novel approach for investigating diseases associated with abnormal ER polarity.
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A red-emission fluorescent probe for monitoring polarity changes during ER stress induced by DTT
The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the most extensive organelle within eukaryotic cells and functions as a critical hub for cellular biosynthesis. It plays a pivotal role in protein biosynthesis and li...
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August 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Poulsen et al. used native mass spectrometry to screen covalent fragments and found novel binders for surface cysteines in carbonic anhydrase III. Selective hits at Cys187 open new paths for probes & covalent drug discovery!
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Electrophilic fragment screening using native mass spectrometry to identify covalent probes for surface cysteines
Covalent chemical probes form a covalent bond with a target protein of interest to elicit an effect and methods to identify and characterise them are needed. We developed a native mass spectrometry (n...
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September 4, 2025 at 5:04 AM